Flying Fighters Pty Ltd Tour an historic fighter collection, take an adventure flight, or hold your function in a replica of the Wendover Bar. Flying Fighters provide a full warbird sourcing and restoration service. Located just outside the city of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.

Swede Jets Jet fighter rides in Sweden and Russia. Their de Havilland Vampire jet is based in Stockholm and 20 and 40 minute flights are available. Extreme jet flight experiences in Russia include accomodations and are available in the Mig-29, Mig 31, and L-39.

Texan Flight Take a Warbird ride in the T-6 Texan and fly it yourself! Fun flights, acrobatics, dual instruction, and sightseeing along the Blue Ridge mountains. Operating out of Culpeper, Virgina and serving all of Northern Virgina, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Southern Pennsylvania.

Thunderprop Ltd Offering a unique chance to experience flight in a Second World War warbird, a restored Harvard T6 Texan aircraft powered by a 600HP Pratt & Whitney radial engine. At Shoreham Airport, in the South of England.

Vintage Flights Offers sightseeing rides in vintage World War II era aircraft. You can fly the same planes the cadets flew as they prepared for war. Jump in the front seat of an open cockpit Stearman Biplane and reach out and touch the sky. Enjoy the unobstructed views, the rush of the oncoming air and the rumble of the radial engine. To experience the same thrills as a burgeoning young WW II fighter pilot, strap into the T-6 Texan. Flights are based out of Cherokee County Airport (47A) in Canton, Georgia.

Ballooning Info This network of hot air balloon ride providers provides a guide to information about ballooning and hot air balloon rides in the U.S.

Xperience Days Offers experience gift certificates for activities such as biplane flights, air combat flights, helicopter tours and numerous other exciting airborne experiences.

Sightseeing and Touring Rides by U.S. State

Alabama

Air Alabama This hot air ballooning company in the Birmingham, Alabama area offers hot air balloon passenger flights, aerial advertising, hot air balloons for special occasions, and hot air balloon pilot training.

APEX Balloons A professional hot air balloon company offering daily balloon flights in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona area.

Flying M Air, LLC This northwest Phoenix area helicopter operator offers helicopter tours, day trips, multi-day excursions, and charters. Tour the Wickenburg or Phoenix areas, take day trips or multi-day excursions, or utilize their custom charter services throughout Arizona and the southwest.

Warbirds Unlimited Foundation Relive history aboard "Barbie III," the world's last flying North American B-25H Mitchell. Enjoy flying over picturesque Arizona or Colorado terrain for an experience of a lifetime.

Arkansas

California

Aeroclub Marin This Cessna Pilot Center provides scenic flights. Located at Gnoss Field (DVO), in Marin County, about 25 miles north of San Francisco.

Bay Area Glider Rides A scenic glider ride location in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay area open to the general public. They offer scenic glider rides for one or two passengers, acrobatic glider rides for one passenger, and intro lessons. Boarding passes are available for a great gift.

Elite Helicopter Tours Los Angeles helicopter tours include sunset, coastal, wine country, celebrity homes, Catalina Island, Las Vegas and more. They can accommodate any request, will match or beat competitor’s prices or service, and will work with you to create the perfect helicopter tour.

SoCal Helicopters A San Diego, California company specializing in tours, aerial race support, and aerial photo and film flights.

Sunrise Balloons Providing scenic hot air balloon rides over the Temecula, California wine country and other scenic areas worldwide. Pilot Dan Glick has over 6,000 fun flight time hours in both helicopters and balloons.

Up & Away Ballooning A balloon ride company in Sonoma County specializing in romantic balloon rides for couples and rides for small groups using multiple balloons.

Colorado

Warbirds Unlimited Foundation Relive history aboard "Barbie III," the world's last flying North American B-25H Mitchell. Enjoy flying over picturesque Arizona or Colorado terrain for an experience of a lifetime.

Connecticut

Castle View Balloons, LLC The beautiful skies over central Connecticut can be seen in all their splendor on a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride.

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Balloons & Beyond Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Central Florida countryside. They fly 7 days a week in the Disney area of Orlando as well as Kissimmee, Polk City, Auburndale, Lakeland, Winterhaven, Tampa, Haines City, Cypress Gardens, and Sebring.

Crystal Magic Balloon Company Sunrise hot air balloon rides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, followed with a catered Champagne Brunch served picnic style. Year round flying (weather permitting), gift certificates, groups of up to 100 people.

Incredible Adventures A scenic introductory flight in an ultralight along Florida's Gulf Coast. Based at Airport Manatee, a short drive from Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Advance reservations are required.

Tampa Helicopter Services Sightseeing rides, as well as aerial photography and surveys, promotions, special events, power line inspections, pipe line inspections, animal tracking, television and movie contracts. Located at Vandenberg Airport (KVDF), Tampa Florida.

Waldo Wright's Flying Service Established to restore two New Standard biplanes to recreate the "Golden Age of Aviation" and offer affordable rides in original flying circus airplanes. Polk City, Florida during the winter season.

Georgia

Biplane Rides Atlanta Sightseeing tours and aerobatic flights in the Boeing PT-17 Stearman. Soar over many of Atlanta's more notable attractions. A great way to experience Atlanta from a totally new perspective. A memory one will not soon forget.

Vintage Flights Offers sightseeing rides in vintage World War II era aircraft. You can fly the same planes the cadets flew as they prepared for war. Jump in the front seat of an open cockpit Stearman Biplane and reach out and touch the sky. Enjoy the unobstructed views, the rush of the oncoming air and the rumble of the radial engine. To experience the same thrills as a burgeoning young WW II fighter pilot, strap into the T-6 Texan. Flights are based out of Cherokee County Airport (47A) in Canton, Georgia.

Hawaii

Wings Over Kauai LLC Provides airplane scenic tours on the Garden Island of Kauai, Hawaii, including a full-hour island tour flight in a Cessna Skyhawk. Specializing in relaxed and safe airplane sightseeing flights that cover the entire island at a reasonable price.

Idaho

All About Fun Balloon Rides Hot air balloon rides of about an hour. They return to the launch field and have a brunch with sandwich fixings and drinks for the flight crew and passengers. Passengers receive a special ceremony and a Flight Certificate suitable for framing. The activity starts just before sunrise and lasts a little over three hours. Also, balloon standup and tether operations for business events, promotions any celebrations needing to draw people to the event.

Boise Hot Air Company Float with the gentle morning breeze and see Boise from the air. Float peacefully over the valley, and afterwards enjoy a brunch to celebrate your flight. Thirty minute and one hour flights available.

I'll Fly Away Balloon Adventures Scenic hot air balloon rides in the Boise, Idaho area. The site has a crew manual, ballooning FAQs, and galleries of some really good photos from past events. They also offer aerial and static advertising promotions and can attach a custom-made banner up to 16 x 29 feet in size.

Illinois

Indiana

Grayout Aerosports A one stop shop for everything aerobatic in the U.S. Midwest: upset and emergency maneuver training, proficiency for that next aerobatic competition, airshow performances, and exhilarating airplane rides. Based at Hendrick's County Airport, just west of Indianapolis, Indiana. If you let them know what airport is closest, they'll come to you.

SkyHigh Aerial Promotions LLC A full-service professional hot air balloon company located in Indianapolis, Indiana offering balloon rides, flight instruction for student and private hot air balloon pilots seeking their FAA private or commercial hot air balloon certification, and corporate hot air balloon advertising and promotional program services.

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Chesapeake Proflight, Inc. Scenic flights if you and some friends want to view the local attractions from above Baltimore City, the Maryland State Capital, or the U.S. Naval Academy.

Classic Radial Air Power Stearman biplane rides over beautiful Western Maryland, classic tailwheel instruction, aircraft delivery services, and fly-in or open house biplane ride concessions.

Delmarva Balloon Rides Go hot air ballooning in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the Eastern Shore and get a bird's eye view from the air. Based in Chester Maryland on Kent Island.

Light Flight Balloons and Barnstormer Aero This full time, full service Maryland company offers hot air balloon rides, tethered balloon promotions, and open cockpit biplane rides for Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

Patriot Ballooning Home of the 70 foot Patriot Hot Air Balloon, which can be seen floating over the foliage of the Merrimack Valley in New Hampshire.

What's Up Ballooning Centrally located in the Mink hills area of New Hampshire, What's up Ballooning is a short drive from Boston Massachusetts, Hartford Connecticut, and Portland Maine.

Wizard of Awes Ballooning Sunrise and sunset champagne balloon flights in Southern New Hampshire. Get a view of the Boston skyline as well as the Atlantic Ocean. Flight certificates and tethered balloon rides available for special occasions. Crewing opportunities available.

New Jersey

Historical Flight Foundation A classic Eastern Air Lines DC-7B propliner out of Teterboro Airport, New Jersey for transport, sight-seeing, and nostalgia! Re-live the magic of the "Golden Age of Aviation" with shirts, canvas prints, luggage tags and more.

KD Helicopters This flight training school at Blairstown Airport in New Jersey also provides scenic tours and aerial photography.

Sky River Helicopters Scenic helicopter tours of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as VIP helicopter charter services, demo flights, photo tours and flight instruction. Located at Alexandria Field Airport in Pittstown, New Jersey.

SoaringFlight Glider Rides Provides glider rides and instruction from Robbinsville Airport in New Jersey. Their glider is equipped with dual controlled joy-sticks. Under the direction of their pilot you can actually do part of the flying if you wish.

New Mexico

New York

Above & Beyond Ballooning A full-service hot air balloon company offering daily hot air balloon rides year-round in the NYC and Philadelphia suburbs of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Above the Clouds A full service hot air balloon and airplane ride operator in the Lower Hudson Valley of Southern New York - just an hour from New York City and even closer to Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Airplane Rides in New York Airplane rides over the beautiful lower Hudson Valley in southern New York. Sightseeing tours and aerial photography.

Blue Sky Balloons Hot air balloon rides over New York's scenic Hudson Valley, as well as lessons and sales.

Fantasy Hot Air Balloon Flights, Inc. An East Coast hot air balloon company offering balloon rides in the Lower Hudson Valley since 1983. Flights seven days a week mornings and evenings weather permitting. FAA certified commercial pilots. Only 30 minutes from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Two balloons to serve large groups. Visa/MC accepted.

Hudson Valley Enchanted Balloon Tours One hour balloon rides over New York's beautiful lower Hudson Valley. Take a breathtaking view of the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York area with FAA certified pilots.

Wandering Winds Hot Air Balloon Rides Hot air balloon adventures in the Lower Hudson valley, Orange County, New York. One Hour from NYC, CT, Penn, NJ. Fly over rolling hills, rivers, horse farms, and see the Mountains of the East and the NYC skyline.

North Carolina

Barrier Island Aviation Biplane and Cessna ride tours of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Their high wing aircraft seats up to three passengers and offer 30 minute or one hour flights with an unforgettable view of Roanoke Island, The Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and lighthouses.

North Dakota

Ohio

Air Time Ballooning Based in Springboro, Ohio, and offering hot air balloon ride flight adventures in the south Dayton area. Their primary flight area covers Centerville, Bellbrook, Kettering, Miamisburg, Beavercreek, and the surrounding areas. They also offer hot air balloon rides over the Warren County area near the Little Miami River and Kings Island.

Pennsylvania

US Hot Air Balloon Team Fly over Lancaster County's Amish farmland or the picturesque Chester County area in Pennsylvania. National flights and international tours arranged.

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Moonpie, LLC Hot air balloon rides, instruction, and advertising. Based in Taylors, South Carolina.

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Adventure Alliance Based in Georgetown, Texas and specializing in corporate adventures, teambuilding, company picnics and event planning, including flights in a L-29 Delfin Jet Trainer, skydiving, soaring, and hot airballoon adventures.

Airplaneride.com A scenic flight over the Gulf Coast of Texas located at the Galveston Airport 30 miles south of Houston.

Utah

Hot Air Ballooning Utah Year round sunrise hot air balloon rides and hot air balloon adventures from nine launch sites across Utah. The site has ballooning picture galleries and they offer Gift Certificates, group and private flights, commercial ballooning, and more.

Vermont

Balloon Rides of Vermont Hot air balloon rides over the Quechee Gorge. Flights from Quechee, Woodstock, and Killington, Vermont.

Virginia

Virgin Islands

Washington

Northwest Eagle Soaring, LLC Spectacular glider rides and flight instruction, in Arlington, Washington, one hour north of Seattle above the breathtaking foothills of the Cascades. Experienced staff and a DG-1000 German made tandem seat glider.

Seattle Heli Tours Experience Seattle from the unique perspective of a helicopter. Soar past the downtown waterfront, snap a perfect shot of the space needle, get a birds-eye view of beautiful Lake Washington, and experience the power of Snoqualmie Falls while hovering at the water's edge.

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Lauer Aviation Scenic flight tours of northern Wisconsin, Lake Superior, and Upper Michigan. Flight lessons, aerial photo shoots, and fishing adventures. May fly in land or sea plane. Bill can pick you up where you wish boat, dock, or cottage. He loves to fly and would love to let you enjoy the full flight experience by letting you take the controls. Bill is up for any adventure.

Sightseeing and Touring Rides - International

Hot Air Ballooning This directory lists hot air ballooning sites, primarily for people who are looking for information on hot air balloon rides. It also lists hot air balloon related sites, and has a related forum.

Sightseeing and Touring Rides by Country

Argentina

GlobosAerostaticos.com Balloon rides, adventures, and expeditions in The Andes and Patagonia. Balloon festivals and events. Helicopter camera mounts and aerial advertising. Publicity and advertising with balloons in Spain and South America.

Australia

Alpine Helicopter Charter Helicopter scenic tours and charter services in and around Victoria Australia's High Country and Alpine region.

Balloon Aloft Gold Coast This ballooning company offers hot air balloon rides over Australia's magnificent Gold Coast skyline. All flights are followed by a 5-star gourmet champagne breakfast.

Balloon Flights Over Melbourne Passenger hot air balloon flights over the city of Melbourne, Australia, followed by a delicious breakfast in the Royal Botanic Gardens at the conclusion of the flight.

Balloon with Hot Air This large Australian operator has 15 balloons and 9 Class 4 pilots, flying 450's 400's and 350's in Cairns and Australias Gold Coast Region since 1995.

Balloon Sunrise Founded in 1986 as the first commercial hot air ballooning operation in Australia, and offering hot air balloon rides over the City of Melbourne and the beautiful Yarra Valley. All flights are followed by a 5-star gourmet champagne breakfast.

Balloons Over Brisbane A spectacular hot air balloon ride. Float over Brisbane and see as far off as the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains and the fabulous Gold Coast and out to the islands of Moreton Bay.

Barossa Valley Ballooning Hot air balloon rides over the Barossa Valley, South Australia, the world-renowned wine region. All flights followed by a superb buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.

Brisbane Hot Air Ballooning Hot air balloon flights over Brisbane, pilot training, approved maintenance and repair workshop. See their FAQ's section an extensive hot air ballooning information, school projects, and a developing pilot education section.

Brisbane Joy Flights Embark on a one hour 'Discovery' in a Cessna 172 aircraft and explore Brisbane, Queensland, Australia like never before.

Bulgaria

Canada

Central Aviation Inc. This charter operater based in Calgary, Alberta also operates sight seeing tours every summer from May to September from Wetaskiwin and Calgary using a classic Boeing Stearman and a Waco Biplane.

Toronto Balloon Tours Hot air balloon rides in around Toronto, Canada. Operated by the Air Display Hot Air Balloon Team which provides hot air balloon rides, pilot training, and advertising in the vicinity of Toronto, Canada and during Canadian hot air balloon festivals.

TRK Helicopters This helicopter flight training in school in BC, Canada offers charter and tour services.

Croatia

England/UK

Adventure Balloons A hot air balloon flight company operating from Hartney Wintney in Hampshire providing flights not only in North Hants, but South Hants, Berks, Surrey, Oxford, Herts and also for a few months of the year over London.

Altitude Balloon Company Hot air balloon rides over the south east of England, taking off from launch sites to the north of London. Passenger rides, aerial advertising, corporate entertainment, team-building days, and any other special occasion.

British School of Ballooning This family-owned business since 1987 operates many hot air balloons throughout Southern England. CAA licensed.

Broadland Balloon Flights This Norfolk and Suffolk (UK) hot air balloon ride company launches from Norwich allowing passengers to enjoy unrivalled views over the historic city before flying over the open countryside or the tranquil Norfolk Broads. Now also flying in Suffolk. Champagne Balloon Flight gift vouchers for the perfect anniversary, retirement, birthday, or holiday gift.

British School of Ballooning Champagne, VIP, and corporate flights over the English countryside including Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, Herts, Essex, Berkshire, Bath and the East Midlands. Gift vouchers valid for twelve months. Book online.

Cameron Balloon Rides Fly above some of Southern England's most beautiful countryside and famous landmarks in comfort, style and safety in a hot air balloon.

Classic Hot Air Ballooning Hot air balloons for weddings, parties, corporate events in the U.K., as well as champagne flight rides.

High 5 Ballooning Hot air balloon rides in southern New Hampshire. Serving all of New England from Derry NH just minutes from downtown Boston. Experience an aerial adventure and the thrill of floating through the skies with this hot air balloon company.

Horizon Ballooning UK Champagne hot air balloon flights in the South of England across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire and Wiltshire.

Latvia

cessna.lv Cessna-F172D airplane excursions in Latvia above Riga, Sigulda, Kuldiga, flights along the Daugava and the Gauya, trips to Daugavpils and Ventspils, beautiful views of the Riga gulf and the Baltic Sea costs.

Luxembourg

Morocco

Ciel d'Afrique Take a relaxing flight in a hot air balloon and look over the breath-taking views of Marrakesh. Fly over the wide open tranquil deserts and the small local villages while travelling through the sky in a relaxed and peaceful manner. Available to any one with a sense of adventure and an interest in the magnificent culture that Morocco has to offer.

New Zealand

Air Canterbury Offering air charters, scenic flights, and package deals to New Zealand's most spectacular destinations. Based at Christchurch International Airport.

Grand Pacific Tours See New Zealand in Autumn, full of earthy colours, on this 14 Day tour of New Zealand that includes a weekend at the Classic Fighters Airshow located in the picturesque wine growing region of Marlborough. Also consider the Warbirds Over Wanaka eight and thirteen day tours.

Paraglidingnz.com Providing paragliding tours in New Zealand authorised by the CAA & LTSA. Knowledge of paragliding conditions, sites, and local culture.

Réunion Island

Les Passagers du Vent (The Passengers of the Wind) Take breath-taking microlight and ultralight flights over the often active volcano, into the three mountainous circles (cirques), and over the beautiful lagoons of tropical Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mauritius.

The Netherlands

4CB Ballooning Holland Specialists in ballooning throughout Holland, and offering a balloon adventure starting from a location in your own area. If you are enjoying your vacation or visiting in Holland, they offer a special transfer from and to the hotels.

Cloud9Living An experience gift company that offers aviation adventures such as acrobatic and high speed flying, weightless flights, scenic helicopter tours, hot air balloon rides, and fighter jet rides.

Cosmonaut Adventures Train with the Russian cosmonauts at Star City, Russia. Zero gravity flights, hydrolab (underwater) training, flights to the edge of space in the MiG-25, and more.

Everest Skydive In this elete adventure, you can leap from 29,500 feet and freefall past Mount Everest on to the highest drop zone in the world at Shyangboche, 12,350 feet.

Experience Mad.co.uk Offers a range of experience days with gifts ranging from driving a Ferrari to flying a helicopter. Competitive prices and free delivery of a presentation pack and the ability to print out vouchers online.

Extreme Element A number of airsports courses and experiences across the UK: aerobatic flying, helicopter flights, skydiving, hang gliding, and others.

Treatme.net Experience days and unique gifts for birthdays, Christmas, and all special occasions. Flying experiences as well as driving days, pampering spa gifts, and others.

Well Wicked Experience Offering flying days and flying experiences to suit every budget. For a relaxing experience, take one of their sightseeing or pleasure flights, or float through the clouds in a hot air balloon ride.

XTRORD.com Remarkable once-in-a-lifetime adventures they call "extraordinary experiences," many of which are aviation related.

Other Rental Sites

Cindtronix Aviation A flight school and aircraft rental company based at Quonset State Airport, North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Cindtronix operates a fleet of G1000 aircraft and offers a variety of aviation services, including flight training, 24/7 aircraft rental, scenic flights, pilot supplies, ground instruction, a 12 day instrument rating course, a college degree program, and more.

NCB-Aviation A time building / hour building and aircraft rental services specialist. They provide full services to foreign pilots while offering low aircraft rental rates. At Skypark Airport in Wadsworth, Ohio.

North Georgia Private Flights Private flight aircraft rental service for non-chartered business travel, short leisure trips, sporting and hunting events, and air frieght cargo delivery in North Georgia and surrounding southeastern United States.

Platinum Aviation Offers a fleet of Cirrus Aircraft, as well as other aircraft needed for the various ratings, both multi-engine and retractable. All of these aircraft are available to qualified renters for flights in the U.S. and in the Caribbean. Locations in both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

Renegade Aviation Fly their 1958 Piper Apache around Lake Tahoe. They offer several programs from rental, block time and even a unique "Team Membership."

Rentplanes.com Find rental planes and "for sale" planes anywhere in the U.S. based on zip codes, city/state, make/model/type of plane, or even by airport ID. Add your plane to their listings, or just have a free search of your local area. This site indexed 5,200+ airfields in the United States to make the complete listing available to the thousands of pilots who search for rental aircraft every day.

RentalPlanes.com Searchable database of planes, rotorcraft, and lighter than air craft you can rent. Very handy.